Marks Explained
A new feature in Pokemon Sword and Shield is the ability to obtain Pokemon with marks. Marks have a similar effect to ribbons in that they append a title to a Pokemon. If the Pokemon has a mark, its title will be called out when it is sent into battle. There are no details on the rate of obtaining a Pokemon a mark at the time of writing. Currently, there are 45 known marks in the game.
List of Marks
1) Time Marks
| Mark | Title | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Dawn | “the Early Riser” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in the morning |
| Lunchtime | “the Peckish” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in the day time |
| Dusk | “the Dozy” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in the evening |
| Sleepy-Time | “the Sleepy” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught at night time |
2) Weather marks
| Mark | Title | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Cloudy | “the Cloud Watcher” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in cloudy weather |
| Rainy | “the Sodden” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in rain |
| Stormy | “the Thunderstruck” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in a thunderstorm |
| Snowy | “the Snow Frolicker” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in snow |
| Blizzard | “the Shivering” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in a snowstorm |
| Dry | “the Parched” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in harsh sunlight |
| Sandstorm | “the Sandswept” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in a sandstorm |
| Misty | “the Mist Drifter” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught in a foggy weather |
3) Rare Marks
| Mark | Title | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | “the Sociable” | Wild Area (Medium chance) |
| Rare | “the Recluse” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Rowdy | “the Rowdy” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Absent-Minded | “the Spacey” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Jittery | “the Anxious” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Excited | “the Giddy” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Charismatic | “the Radiant” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Calmness | “the Serene” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Intense | “the Feisty” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Zoned-Out | “the Daydreamer” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Joyful | “the Joyful” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Angry | “the Furious” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Smiley | “the Beaming” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Teary | “the Teary-Eyed” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Upbeat | “the Chipper” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Peeved | “the Grumpy” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Intellectual | “the Scholar” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Ferocious | “the Rampaging” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Crafty | “the Opportunist” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Scowling | “the Stern” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Kindly | “the Kindhearted” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Flustered | “the Easily Flustered” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Pumped-up | “the Driven” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Zero Energy | “the Apathetic” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Prideful | “the Arrogant” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Unsure | “the Reluctant” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Humble | “the Humble” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Thorny | “the Pompous” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Vigor | “the Lively” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
| Slump | “the Worn-Out” | Wild Area (Very low chance) |
4) Miscellaneous marks
| Mark | Title | How to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing | “the Catch of the Day” | Comes from a Pokemon that was caught while fishing |
| Curry | “the Curry Connoisseur” | Comes from a Pokemon that visited your camp after cooking |
| Destiny | “the Chosen One” | – |
Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Article List
| ▼Pokemon Sword and Shield Recommended Articles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Expansion Pass | All Diglett Locations | Gen 8 Starters |
| Galar Dex | Pokemon Battles | Walkthroughs |
| Beginner Guides | Strategy Guides | Game Database |
| Strategy Guides | Post-Game | TM Locations |
| TR List | Evolution Stones | Evolution Methods |
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